Bollywood stars celebrate Shabana Azmi's milestone birthday

Bollywood luminaries gathered in Mumbai to celebrate the legendary Shabana Azmi's 70th birthday, which also marked her 50 years in cinema. The celebration was not just a birthday party but a tribute to Azmi's enduring legacy in Indian cinema.

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Among the attendees were Farah Khan, Vidya Balan, Dia Mirza, Urmila Matondkar, Richa Chadha, Shibani Dandekar, Ali Fazal, and Tanvi Azmi, who shared heartfelt moments and posts on social media. Farah Khan humorously questioned the age milestone, pointing out a floral arrangement that read '50', jesting about Shabana's age with Urmila and Vidya, who playfully corrected it to "40th."

Urmila Matondkar shared her deep bond with Shabana, calling her the 'Maa' that cinema gave her, reflecting on nearly four decades of shared experiences and lessons. Dia Mirza, in her Instagram post, described Shabana as "our inspiration, our cheerleader," emphasizing her role as a unifying force among friends and colleagues.

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The evening was filled with laughter, as captured by Ali Fazal, who was behind the camera, and included a beautiful birthday cake for Shabana. The celebration not only highlighted Shabana Azmi's personal milestone but also her significant contributions to the film industry over five decades, making it a night of joy, nostalgia, and admiration for one of Bollywood's most respected figures.